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Lewisville.
About
Life in Lewisville
If you're considering moving here, understand that Lewisville is fundamentally a bedroom community in the Piedmont Triad—it's a quiet, stable place where people choose to stay for the lifestyle and proximity to Winston-Salem (just 11 miles away), not for the destination itself. The town has grown steadily, now at just over 13,600 residents, with a median household income around $100,917 and a median home value hovering near $325,000, which puts it in a solid middle ground for the region—affordable enough that you're not stretching yourself thin, but expensive enough that you're building real equity. The job market is stable with 4.0% unemployment, and most people work either locally or commute to Winston-Salem, which typically takes about 25 minutes.
Lewisville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lewisville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lewisville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.7%), and 3.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.6%
of households
Married Couples
62.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Lewisville
In Lewisville, rent runs 11% below the NC average, and home values are 13% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
27.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,451
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $400,537 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Lewisville
Unemployment in Forsyth County, which includes Lewisville, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Lewisville: Forsyth County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Forsyth County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lewisville is about 4% of Forsyth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lewisville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Lewisville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lewisville, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 68 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 37% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, which covers Lewisville, runs 37% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
206.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,208.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Forsyth County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Forsyth County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Forsyth County, which includes Lewisville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $160,000 |
| 2024 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $41,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $90,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $151,500 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.8M |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $39,000 |
| 2018 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $871,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Forsyth County, county-wide
Lewisville is about 4% of Forsyth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Forsyth County, which includes Lewisville, is typically good — 232 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
232
per year
Moderate Days
133
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Forsyth County, county-wide
Lewisville is about 4% of Forsyth County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lewisville has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.3"
Annual Snowfall
7.0"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 3.64" |
| Feb | 53°F | 27°F | 3.21" |
| Mar | 61°F | 34°F | 3.65" |
| Apr | 71°F | 43°F | 4.50" |
| May | 78°F | 53°F | 4.22" |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.68" |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.06" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.74" |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.54" |
| Oct | 71°F | 46°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 61°F | 35°F | 3.75" |
| Dec | 52°F | 28°F | 3.11" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lewisville
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lewisville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Old Vineyard Youth Services
Psychiatric · 5.8 mi away · Winston Salem
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Winston-Salem
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7 mi away · Winston-Salem
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lewisville
Lewisville's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lewisville (within 15 miles)
Forsyth Technical Community College
8.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,113 students · in-state tuition $2,276 · 36% graduate · median earnings $40,074 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,485 students · in-state tuition $70,332 · 91% graduate · median earnings $104,443 (10 yrs after entry)
Winston-Salem State University
10.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 4,170 students · in-state tuition $6,098 · 56% graduate · median earnings $52,558 (10 yrs after entry)
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
10.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 945 students · in-state tuition $9,611 · 79% graduate · median earnings $46,097 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 460 students · in-state tuition $19,775 · 37% graduate · median earnings $37,560 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 423 students · in-state tuition $35,200 · 58% graduate · median earnings $50,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lewisville
Lewisville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
32 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
86 mi awayOvermountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lewisville
Lewisville Branch Library
6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville
Cities Near Lewisville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Lewisville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lewisville FAQ
Is Lewisville, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Lewisville's median rent is $1,095/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $100,917/year. Median home value is $325,400.
Is Lewisville, North Carolina safe?⌄
Lewisville is policed by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 206 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1209 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lewisville, North Carolina?⌄
Forsyth County, which includes Lewisville, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lewisville, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Lewisville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,095/month and median household income is $100,917/year. The median home value is $325,400. About 28% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lewisville, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Lewisville is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from